Hand-checked weekly · Last sweep July 12, 2026 This week Our promise K'ómoks First Nation
Category · 7 places · all verified

Outdoors & Recreation, boots on.

Bike shops at the trailhead, kayaks on the estuary, and salmon charters out of two harbours — this is why people move here.

Outdoors & Recreation Updated July 12, 2026
Spotted this week Cumberland Village Bakery — fresh donuts, out by 9amCumberland Comox Fisherman's Wharf — spot prawns off the boatsComox
CumberlandBike Shop

Dodge City Cycles

Cumberland bike shop steps from the trail network — sales, service, gear; the highest bike shop on Vancouver Island.

2705 Dunsmuir AveVerified · high
Campbell RiverFishing

Painter's Lodge

World-famous fishing resort in the Salmon Capital of the World — guided trips aboard the lodge's Boston Whaler fleet, tackle and gear included.

1625 MacDonald RdVerified · high
CumberlandHostel

Riding Fool Hostel

Rider-friendly hostel a minute from the trailhead, with bike wash station; running since 2003.

2705 Dunsmuir AveVerified · high
ComoxFishing

Island Pursuit Sport Fishing

Salmon and halibut charters departing from Comox Fisherman's Wharf with guide Steve Veloso.

Comox Fisherman's WharfVerified · high
ComoxFishing

Comox Sport Fishing

Guided fishing charters departing the Comox Marina — salmon, lingcod, and bottom fishing.

Comox MarinaVerified · high
Campbell RiverFishing

Fishing Storie Charters

Award-winning salmon charters (2025 Reader's Choice Best Fishing Charter) — 4-hour intros to full-day Tyee trips.

Campbell RiverVerified · high
Campbell RiverFishing

Coastal Wild Fishing

Salmon fishing charters in covered, heated 25–28 ft boats with full electronics.

Campbell RiverVerified · high
On this week Simms Summer Concerts — Sundays, 7pm (June 28–Aug 23) Checked against the venue — not a stale Facebook event.
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